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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
CON2036
Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne
This 1934 Martin 0-18K is a beautifully preserved example of Martin’s early koa-bodied craftsmanship, offering the warm, shimmering voice that made these Hawaiian-influenced instruments so coveted. Built with koa for the top, back, and sides, it delivers a uniquely airy midrange with sweet trebles and a responsive, woody character that shines in fingerstyle, blues, and old-time accompaniment. The comfortable 24.9" scale and 1 7/8" nut give it a classic prewar feel, complemented by its light build and lively resonance.
Thoughtfully restored for longevity and musicality, this example has been refinished, received a neck reset, and had its maple bridgeplate along with its nut and ivory saddle replaced. It retains prized original features including its bar frets, ebony truss rod, and Waverly WG-31 tuners, it remains a historically significant and exceptionally playable prewar Martin. As you'd expect there are numerous small dings and lacquer-level scratches, and the centre seam on the top and back have moved slightly creating a gap in the lacquer; it doesn't appear to have separated the glue seam, and should be stable for years to come. The action is just a hair higher than medium, but it plays like butter and is buzz-free all the way up the neck. The tone is superb - sweet, warm and musical, and a fingerpickers dream! Includes non-original case.
Model Martin 0-18K
Year 1934
Serial Number 56959
Top Koa
Back & Sides Koa
Neck Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 24.9"
Nut Width 1 7/8"
Frets Original Bar Frets
Tuners Original Waverly WG-31
Truss Rod Ebony
Bridgeplate Replaced (Maple)
Nut & Saddle Replaced; Saddle Ivory
Condition Refinished; Neck Reset
Strings Thomastik-Infeld Plectrum .012–.059
Provenance Purchased 2008 from UMGF member Bodegahwy; featured on Guitarbench.com
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Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).
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